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The Escape Artist(1982)

The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.

6.2(20)1h 34m1982-05-28

ComedyCrimeDrama

Overview

The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.

Director:: Caleb Deschanel
Writers:: David Wagoner, Stephen Zito, Melissa Mathison
Producers:: Doug Claybourne, Buck Houghton
Cinematographer:: Stephen H. Burum
Composer:: Georges Delerue
Production:: American Zoetrope
Revenue:: $143,369
Status:: Released

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Cast

Raúl Juliá

Raúl Juliá

Stu Quiñones

Griffin O'Neal

Griffin O'Neal

Danny Masters

Desi Arnaz

Desi Arnaz

Mayor Leon Quiñones

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Arlene

Joan Hackett

Joan Hackett

Aunt Sibyl

Gabriel Dell

Gabriel Dell

Uncle Burke

John P. Ryan

John P. Ryan

Vernon

E. G. Daily

E. G. Daily

Sandra

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Fritz

Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan

Magic Shop Owner

Hal Williams

Hal Williams

Cop at Mayor's Office

Helen Page Camp

Helen Page Camp

Neighbor